HOSPITALITY
• Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, announced the promotion of Sidneia Semedo to general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas.These elevation is the result of the completion of the company’s UPGM (Unleash Potential General Manager) program, an initiative designed to empower rising talent and create a clear path for internal advancement.
Developed by Remington Hospitality, the UPGM program is a six-month initiative designed to identify and develop high-potential associates for general manager roles, while supporting long-term talent retention. In response to the growing demand for hands-on learning and leadership training, the program equips participants with the tools, support and confidence needed to succeed.
Semedo brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience and a strong operational background to her new role. After nearly a decade with Remington Hospitality, she has held several key positions, including task force general manager, steadily rising through the ranks from PBX operator to front office manager and rooms division manager. As general manager, Semedo will oversee daily hotel operations, lead cross-functional teams and drive both exceptional guest experiences and strong business performance. Her long-standing connection to Remington’s culture and values positions her to foster a collaborative environment that empowers teams to succeed.
Remington Hospitality is a hotel management company providing genuine hospitality and expertise in property management. Founded in 1968, the hospitality group has grown into a strong, industry-leading service provider and manages 135 hotels in 27 states and Washington, D.C., across 33 brands, including 16 independent and boutique properties.
INSURANCE
• WFG National Title Insurance Co. (WFG), a Williston Financial Group company and full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has announced two key leadership appointments in Nevada.
— Rick Cenname has joined WFG National Title Insurance Co. as state president for Nevada, and Mickie Salgado has been appointed vice president of operations for the state. Together, they will work alongside the company’s Clark County manager, Henry Buchanan, Jr., and Jamie Lewis, assistant county manager, to lead the region’s continued growth and operational success.
“WFG is thrilled to welcome Rick and Mickie to our Nevada leadership team,” said Shaun Gonzales, executive vice president and managing director of direct operations and builder services. “Both bring an incredible depth of industry experience, a loyal professional following and an unwavering commitment to excellence. They exemplify the spirit of WFG’s ‘Three Cs’ — Communication, Collaboration and Coexisting — and will be instrumental in maintaining our momentum and positioning us to achieve and sustain the No. 1 title market ranking in Nevada. I’m proud to have them on our team.”
A respected industry leader, Cenname brings extensive experience in title operations and business development. His strategic approach and people-first leadership style have helped teams thrive in competitive markets. In his new role, he will oversee statewide operations, guide market expansion and recruit top-tier talent to drive growth and client satisfaction across Nevada.
— Salgado brings 24 years of operational leadership experience in the title industry and is known for her ability to streamline processes while fostering a strong internal culture. As vice president of operations, she will focus on driving service excellence, enhancing efficiencies and supporting WFG’s continued expansion in the state.
LEGAL
• Mead Law Group LLP, a leading Las Vegas-based law firm focused on construction litigation, appellate advocacy and business law, celebrates 30 years of service to the Southern Nevada legal and business communities. This milestone coincides with a major professional achievement for founding partner Leon F. Mead II, who has been named a 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyer for Construction Litigation, his 19th consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor.
Licensed in Nevada since 1995 and a graduate of Loyola Law School Los Angeles, Mead has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2007 for his work in construction litigation, appellate law and business litigation. Super Lawyers is a nationally respected rating service that honors the top 5 percent of attorneys based on peer recognition, professional achievement and ethical excellence.
Founded by Mead, the firm has earned a reputation for combining the precision of a top-tier practice with the agility of a boutique firm. Known for its client-first philosophy, Mead Law Group provides strategic counsel across all phases of construction and business law, including contract negotiation, dispute resolution and high-stakes litigation.
Mead Law Group offers professional mediation services led by Leon F. Mead II, Esq., one of Nevada’s most respected construction law authorities. In addition, Leon Mead has launched Nevada Construction Mediation LLC, a specialized platform focused solely on resolving construction-related disputes with fairness, efficiency and industry expertise.
In addition to its legal work, Mead Law Group is deeply committed to community service. Annually, the firm has donated $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Las Vegas, supporting the hospital’s mission to advance cures for life-threatening pediatric diseases regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Mead also fosters a culture of giving within the firm, encouraging team involvement in local outreach efforts that make a lasting impact in Southern Nevada.
Mead Law Group LLP brings over 35 years of construction industry focus, blending big law experience with small firm dedication. The firm represents private and public owners, developers, contractors, suppliers and design professionals in construction litigation, contract law, arbitration, mediation and professional licensing.
NONPROFIT
• Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), the nation’s leading evidence-based stay-in-school organization serving 118 Nevada schools with regional offices in the Clark, Elko, Humboldt and Washoe County school districts, announced the appointment of new board member, Mary Schwandt of Acha Construction, an Elko, Nevada-based company.
Schwandt, a resident of Elko, is a senior project manager with Acha Construction and also serves as the president of Valor Traffic Control. A six-year veteran of the U.S. Army, she has a strong background in discipline and teamwork, which she honed during her service. Schwandt is also a former student of Communities In Schools and credits much of her success to the support she received from CIS.
CIS places full-time and professionally trained site coordinators in 118 Title I and high-needs schools across Nevada to support more than 100,000 students in grades K-12 who face barriers to their success — increasing the likelihood of students staying in school and graduating on time. The organization taps into a statewide network of more than 120 community nonprofits, partners and agencies, bringing the community into the school to get students whatever they need to overcome the barriers they face that prevent them from achieving academically. From eyeglasses, dental care, health care and professional counseling to food, school supplies, clothing and housing, CIS identifies student needs and finds a way to address them, closing the gaps they experience in their everyday lives. CIS’s long-term vision is for every child enrolled in a Title I or high-needs school to access a CIS site coordinator and their evidence-based model of integrated student support, otherwise known as wraparound services. The graduation rate for CIS case-managed high school seniors in Nevada for the 2023-2024 school year was 97 percent. For more information, visit cisnevada.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
